Chelsea cemented their status as title contenders with a dramatic 4-3 comeback victory over Tottenham in an electrifying London derby on Saturday.
The game began with Tottenham showing early dominance, seizing a 2-0 lead within 11 minutes.
Dominic Solanke opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a clinical finish, and Dejan Kulusevski capitalized on a defensive error by Marc Cucurella to double the lead in the 11th minute.
However, Chelsea responded in style, showcasing resilience and class. Jadon Sancho ignited the fightback with a superb strike in the 17th minute.
After a tightly contested period, Cole Palmer leveled the score with a composed penalty in the 61st minute following a foul in the box.
The Blues took the lead in the 74th minute when Enzo Fernandez unleashed a powerful shot that left the Tottenham goalkeeper rooted to the spot.
Palmer added his second of the night and Chelsea’s fourth with another penalty in the 84th minute.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min scored a consolation goal deep into stoppage time (90+7), but it was too little, too late as Chelsea emerged victorious in a seven-goal thriller.
The win underlines Chelsea’s growing momentum this season, with their ability to turn games around highlighting their title aspirations.
The Blues remain firmly in the hunt, while Tottenham will be left to rue missed opportunities despite their promising start to the match.